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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.12, 14,439.06 and 2,700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.12, 14,439.06 and 2,700 is: 4,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.12 : 14,439.06 = 2,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.12/14,439.06 = 2,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.12x = 14,439.06 × 2,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.12x = 38,985,462
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,985,462/9,627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.55

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